Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer

Brief

CC.Talent is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer to support a client in the design, coordination, and delivery of electrical building services projects across commercial, residential, mixed-use, and refurbishment developments. This role requires strong technical expertise in electrical building systems, project leadership capabilities, and experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working within the UK market and a strong understanding of UK electrical regulations, sustainability requirements, and industry best practices.

About the Client

Our client is a multidisciplinary engineering and consultancy organization delivering innovative building services solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. They are committed to sustainability, technical excellence, and delivering high-quality designs that support low-carbon and energy-efficient buildings. The team works collaboratively across multiple disciplines to deliver projects from concept through construction across commercial, residential, hospitality, retail, and mixed-use sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical building services systems, including LV distribution, small power, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, security systems, ICT, access control, and life-safety systems

• Prepare and review calculations, schematics, layouts, specifications, and technical reports

• Deliver electrical design packages across RIBA Stages 1–6

• Coordinate with mechanical, architectural, structural, and sustainability teams throughout project delivery

• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, and project stakeholders

• Present technical solutions, design proposals, and project updates to clients

• Integrate energy-efficient lighting, smart controls, EV charging infrastructure, renewable technologies, and low-carbon electrical solutions into project designs

• Support sustainability initiatives including Part L compliance, BREEAM assessments, NABERS requirements, and energy strategy development

• Promote whole-life carbon thinking and electrical system optimization

• Review contractor drawings, technical submissions, and provide construction-stage support

• Contribute to technical leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance within the engineering team

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards chartership through CIBSE or IET

• Strong knowledge of UK electrical regulations, including BS 7671, Building Regulations, CIBSE Guides, and relevant British Standards

• Proven experience delivering electrical building services designs within the UK market

• Experience working on commercial offices, residential developments, hotels, retail, and mixed-use projects

• Strong experience designing LV distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, security systems, ICT, access control, and life-safety systems

• Proficiency with Amtech/Trimble, Dialux/Relux, Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and other relevant electrical design software

• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing project delivery

• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills

• Excellent problem-solving, technical analysis, and decision-making abilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously

• Willing and able to work a mid-shift schedule to support and collaborate with UK-based teams and stakeholders

• This is a fully remote position; candidates must have a reliable high-speed internet connection and a suitable home office setup to support daily collaboration and project delivery activities.

Nice to have

• Experience with smart buildings, IoT systems, and Building Management Systems (BMS)

• Knowledge of renewable energy systems, including solar PV, battery storage, and micro-generation technologies

• Experience integrating EV charging infrastructure into building designs

• Experience supporting BREEAM, NABERS, or other sustainability-focused projects

• Familiarity with BIM Level 2 workflows and digital engineering processes

• Experience working in both traditional and design-and-build procurement environments

• Strong understanding of whole-life carbon assessment and low-carbon electrical design strategies

• Previous mentoring, project leadership, or team management experience